This story has been made freely available. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing . Welcome to the South China Morning Post ’s live coverage of the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMAs). Hosted by Lee Hyori, the ceremony was broadcast live from Paju, South Korea, and included appearances and performances from many popular K-pop acts, as well as special performances from Ed Sheeran. BTS were not there but were the night’s big winners, taking home Artist, Song, Album and Worldwide Icon of the Year.